Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental Premium Contact 6
Expect clear trade-offs: the PC6 leans sporty and safety-first with repeatedly shorter dry and wet stops, whereas the T005 prioritizes low fuel use, lighter construction and competitive pricing, with stable manners and frequent aquaplaning wins.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been thirty-one tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 | five | |
| Continental Premium Contact 6 | twenty-six |
While it might look like the Continental Premium Contact 6 is better than the Bridgestone Turanza T005 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Lowest rolling resistance in class across most tests; strong fuel economy
- Frequent straight and curved aquaplaning wins; stable wet handling
- Generally lower purchase price; good value for long-distance driving
- Comfortable ride in several tests; often quieter on coarse surfaces
- Consistently shorter dry and especially wet braking distances
- Sporty, precise steering with high dry and wet grip
- Higher predicted mileage and lower abrasion in key tests
- Very balanced overall performance with few weaknesses
Dry Braking
Looking at data from twenty-three tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during fourteen dry braking tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.02% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during six dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 was 0.95% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 was 0.69% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during six subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 scored 11.36% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from twenty-four tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during twenty-one wet braking tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 stopped the vehicle in 5.93% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 stopped the vehicle in 9.97% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during five wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 was 1% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 was 0.21% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during three subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 scored 12.81% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 was 0.97% faster around a wet circle than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from twenty tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during eleven straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 floated at a 0.23% higher speed than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 slipped out at a 4.57% higher speed than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Gravel Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during two gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 was 1.34% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Gravel Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two gravel traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had 9.42% better traction on gravel than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Gravel Traction: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Sand Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had 0.4% better traction in sand than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Sand Traction: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Grass Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during two grass traction tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 had 7.2% better traction on grass than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Grass Traction: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Mud Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two mud traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had 6.07% better traction in mud than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Mud Traction: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during four subj. comfort tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 scored 7.75% more points than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Noise
Looking at data from seventeen tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during nine noise tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 measured 0.17% quieter than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Noise: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 measured 0.97% quieter than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 weighed 5.84% less than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Tire Weight: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during four wear tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 is predicted to cover 17% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wear: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during three value tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 proved to have a 16.53% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Value: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Price
Looking at data from fifteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during fifteen price tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 cost 6.88% less than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Price: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from sixteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during sixteen rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had a 13.12% lower rolling resistance than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 used 1.99% less fuel than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 emitted 5.18% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Abrasion: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Driver Reviews
Drivers describe the Bridgestone Turanza T005 as a safe, predictable touring tire with strong wet-weather braking/grip and generally solid dry performance for everyday use. Many also report good fuel economy/low rolling resistance and acceptable comfort, especially versus harsher run-flats or budget tires. However, a sizeable share of users complain about faster-than-expected tread wear (sometimes uneven/shoulder wear), along with noticeable road noise and a soft sidewall/remote steering feel that makes it less satisfying for sporty driving. Some owners also note performance can drop off as tread gets low and in colder conditions.
Based on 180 reviews with an average rating of 72%
Continental Premium Contact 6 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Continental Premium Contact 6 for outstanding dry and wet grip, strong braking, and confident, stable handling that inspires trust at speed. Many highlight precise road feedback and enjoyable, sporty dynamics for everyday and spirited driving. The most frequent drawbacks are higher road noise, a firmer ride, and faster-than-hoped wear, with several noting reduced wet performance/aquaplaning resistance as tread wears and slightly soft sidewalls affecting initial turn-in. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high share of top scores.
Based on 128 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Conclusion
Bridgestone's Turanza T005 answers with excellent efficiency (16 rolling-resistance wins), lower purchase price in most sizes, and frequent aquaplaning advantages. It's the smarter choice for high-mileage motorists, fleet users, and EV/hybrid owners chasing lower energy use, provided slightly longer wet stops are acceptable. Bottom line: PC6 for maximum braking security and dynamics; T005 for running-cost savings and strong aquaplaning resistance.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: PC6 typically 6-12% shorter; decisive in safety-critical stops
- Rolling resistance: T005 leads by double-digit percentages (often 15-22%)
- Aquaplaning: T005 often better in straight/curved tests; PC6 only average
- Wear: PC6 usually lasts longer (e.g., +23-30% in ADAC/Auto Bild samples)
- Subjective handling: PC6 more direct/sporty; T005 can feel numb/understeery
- Cost: T005 usually cheaper at purchase and to run; PC6 trades higher price for performance
Overall Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental Premium Contact 6 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.